Quantitative Nursing Research on Pain Management Nursing Research Topics
- Does guided imagery reduce postoperative pain scores (measured by the Visual Analog Scale) in adult orthopedic patients compared to standard analgesic regimens?
- What is the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus opioid use in reducing chronic lower back pain intensity over 12 weeks?
- How does the use of distraction therapy (e.g., virtual reality) during venipuncture affect self-reported pain levels in children aged 6–12 years?
- Do scheduled acetaminophen doses decrease breakthrough pain episodes in elderly patients with osteoarthritis compared to PRN (as-needed) dosing?
- Are there disparities in pain management adequacy (measured by pain documentation and medication administration) between Hispanic and non-Hispanic patients in emergency departments?
- Does a structured nurse-led preoperative education program improve postoperative pain management adherence and satisfaction scores in total knee replacement patients?
- How does the use of a mobile pain-tracking app influence pain management optimization in oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy?
- What is the correlation between nurse adherence to hospital pain assessment protocols and reduced opioid-related adverse events (e.g., respiratory depression) in postoperative units?
- Does a 6-week yoga intervention reduce pain severity and improve functional mobility in patients with fibromyalgia compared to standard physical therapy?
- Is there a significant difference in breakthrough pain frequency between patients using fentanyl patches versus oral morphine sulfate for metastatic cancer pain?
- How effective is hydrotherapy during labor in reducing epidural requests and self-reported pain scores among primiparous women?
- Do genetic polymorphisms (e.g., CYP2D6) influence opioid efficacy and side-effect profiles in patients with chronic neuropathic pain?
- What is the comparative effectiveness of ibuprofen versus acetaminophen in managing perineal pain after vaginal delivery?
- Does hourly rounding by nurses reduce unaddressed moderate-to-severe pain episodes in medical-surgical units?
- Does acupuncture reduce opioid consumption in post-operative colorectal surgery patients during the first 72 hours of recovery?
- How valid is the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale in detecting undermanaged pain compared to caregiver reports?
- Does VR distraction therapy decrease pain scores and anxiety during wound care for burn patients?
- What is the relationship between telehealth nurse follow-ups and improved adherence to home pain management plans in discharged surgical patients?
- Does medical cannabis use correlate with reduced opioid dependence in patients with chronic non-cancer pain over 6 months?
- Does sucrose solution administration during heel sticks reduce pain response (measured by the Premature Infant Pain Profile) in preterm neonates?
